quicksands
The word “quicksands” has 2 syllables: quick-sands.
It's pronounced as /ˈkwɪkˌsændz/.
What is synonym and antonym for quicksands?
In the thesaurus, “quicksands” has 27 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quicksands along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quicksands
- ambush
- bait
- booby trap
- danger
- device
- difficulty
- drawback
- entanglements
- labyrinths
- mazes
- meshes
- morass
- morasses
- net
- peril
- pitfall
- ploy
- quagmire
- quagmires
- risk
- ruse
- snag
- snares
- tangles
- toils
- traps
- webs
Antonyms for quicksands
- advantage
- safety
- security
Meanings of quicksands
- noun
- Wet sand that things readily sink in, often found near rivers or coasts.
- Anything that pulls one down or buries one metaphorically.
Example Sentences
- Travelers should be cautious when venturing into areas prone to quicksands.
- The old map warned sailors of treacherous quicksands along the coast.
- The adventurer narrowly avoided sinking into the quicksands as he crossed the desert.
- Many legends and folktales tell of unsuspecting travelers who fell victim to the deadly grip of quicksands.
- Signs were posted warning hikers of the dangers of wandering into the quicksands.
On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quicksands, such as: advantage, ambush, bait, booby trap, danger, device, difficulty.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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